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#controlyourlife #HomeAssistantBeginner #HomeAutomationErrors #HomeAssistantTutorial Are you new to Home Assistant or do you want to avoid typical beginner mistakes? ???? In this video, I show you the 5 most common mistakes that many people make when getting started with Home Assistant and how to avoid them! With these tips, you'll save time, frustration and make your smart home future-proof right from the start. Topics in the video: Mistake 1: No regular backups - why they're so important and how to set them up. Mistake 2: No meaningful names, areas, floors and labels - how to create structure and order. Mistake 3: Too little time and too cheap hardware - why you should build on the right foundation. Mistake 4: Using outdated instructions - why the GUI is often easier and better than YAML. Mistake 5: No test system - how to conduct experiments safely. Bonus tip: How to find devices and integrations that you already own in Home Assistant. Why this video? Home Assistant offers you endless possibilities to automate and personalize your smart home. But getting started can be challenging. With this guide, you can avoid mistakes and take your first steps in Home Assistant with ease. Do you have any other tips for beginners? Write them in the comments! ???? Control your life Discord: / discord Links: Community Forum: https://community-smarthome.com/ Community Discord: / discord Blog: https://www.steuerdeinleben.de Instagram: / steuerdeinleben Facebook: / steuerdeinleben Facebook Group: / 352841135328422 PayPal me: ------------------------------------------ Thank you very much for your donation https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted... Advertising / Affiliate Link: Raspberry Pi 4: https://amzn.to/3jQUKRZ Raspberry Pi 4 accessories: https://amzn.to/3vAkq7V Raspberry Pi 4 complete set: https://amzn.to/3NZv7uf Raspberry Pi 5 complete set: https://amzn.to/3Hl5AIn ConBee II: https://amzn.to/3CpTdbV My Amazon wish list: https://www.amazon.de/hz/wishlist/ls/... Equipment used: Camera Canon EOS 250D: https://amzn.to/3MbzAXP Second camera GoPro Hero 7: https://amzn.to/3MsxHGJ PC FaceCam ELP 4K Webcam: https://amzn.to/4ikK2Nc Camera Dolly: https://amzn.to/3PeBf13 Camera quick release plate: https://amzn.to/3LdtFjI Camera dummy battery: https://amzn.to/38rG6ez Microphone (CAM) RØDE VideoMicro: https://amzn.to/3l67Gk7 Microphone (PC) Shure MV7 USB: https://amzn.to/4ieM69L Microphone arm RØDE PSA1: https://amzn.to/3GtWHg2 Backup microphone DJI Mic 2: https://amzn.to/3OELSuH Elgato ring light: https://amzn.to/4abjWaF Keylights Samtian: https://amzn.to/3OI1Ww2 Multiple socket: https://amzn.to/38rouj0 As an Amazon partner, I earn from qualified sales. Chapters: 0:00 Welcome 0:13 Error 1 1:15 Error 2 4:40 Error 3 9:05 Your help is needed! 9:26 Error 4 11:45 Error 5 13:22 Bonus tip